Matthew 19:14

But Jesus said: Suffer the little children, and forbid them not to come to me; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

In Context

13Then were brought to him little children, that he might put his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.

15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, and reveal them to babes;

Mark 10:14But Jesus seeing it, was much displeased, and said to them: Suffer the little children to come to me; forbid them not, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 19:14-16

Christ's Tenderness to Children. 13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. We have here the welcome which Christ gave to some little children that were brought to him. Observe, I. The faith of those that brought them. How many they were, that were… Read the whole commentary →

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